Putin spoke about the importance of the Valaam monastery

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Valaam monastery can be proud of not only the Church but the whole country, should from the trailer to the film «Balaam», published on the website of the TV channel «Russia 1».

Earlier, the author of the picture journalist Andrei Kondrashov has told RIA Novosti that the premiere of the film «Balaam» with the participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin will be held this Sunday, January 14, on the channel «Russia 1».

«Now it (Valaam monastery) that can be proud of not only the Church but also the country as a whole… In the soul, the heart of the Russian people have always been, and I’m sure will remain forever,» — said Putin.

In the documentary the film includes two interviews Putin, four season shooting on the Valaam archipelago, artifacts of the Valaam monastery, the first shot in Finland, and unique newsreel footage, which has never been broadcast.

Balaam — the most ancient monastery in Northern Russia. The Russian President visited the Isle of Valaam.